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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.19, 336.80 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.19, 336.80 and 178.71 is: 246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.19 : 336.80 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.19/336.80 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.19x = 336.80 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.19x = 60,188.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,188.63/244.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.49

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